New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-03-28
CLEUELAND'S NEW-TORK NANAGER
SMITH NJ. WEED INVITED To sERyE-PArRoNAGE
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WASHINGTON letter 70 The PtHadciphid Times
Ever since the condition Secretary Manning made II
evident any eor' his part TO continue the leader
ship OF New York politics would be attended with grsat
sacrifice OF personal and family interests there has been
much doubt and uncertainty a. 10 the man who would be
best lifted continue the cohesive direction OF affairs so
successfully managed by the retired Secretary. The
friends OF the President FOR some time have been urging
Mr. Weed 10 come forward but that astute politician de
clined TO do unless certain arrangements could be
made secure such cooperation from Washington as
would strengthen his hands In such emergencies us might
arise before and during the campaign.
II is conceded on all sides that Mr. Weed Is the only
person who could continue the policy OF harmony IN the
Democratic party in New-lork which Mr. Manning so
efecualy maintained lie has always belonged 10 that
school OF politics represented by Mr. Tilden, though
much Younger man, and not only one or the most
active coaborers Of Mr. Manning but was an ardent sup
porter OF Mr. Cleveland I'm the campaign for the Pres
tdency His succession To the management OF party
affairs In NewYork would. therefore. DO particularly
gratifying to the President . g.
Mir Weed has been IN conference with the President
upon tho situation in New York. and has evidently
reached n very satisfactory understanding with hin
Upon his return NowYork he will confer with the par.
" leaders that some AGREEMENT may be reached when
Will bring them In accord The friends OF the fIesuen
admit that they must look after New York. as matters
arc very much mixed therr and may result dsStrousy
prominent Democratic politician friendly to the
President said that MISUNDERSTANDING all tne NOISE , o
the friends OF Governor Iiill thus early III th 1
game, when the time comes there WIN haiuiy
he an opposition To giving the delegation 10
Mr. Cleveland lie says that Governor Hills friends are
ndiscrcet their rashncss In his behalf Will seriously
affect party affairs without benehting HILL lie puts
thar with I'LL it is acceptance OF denomination 10 tne
G0vcrnOrshp or destruction. The plan is To give hll
another term Tor Governor, Dat any hosulc
In National politics will be taken signal To make
new deal and count him out entirely. , I'M
There has conversation respecting me ut!,
zatiou of the patronage OF the Government III thc eA
campaign. The Presidents friends reply thar me ctoi
on that subject never had any grounds Inc W
tuition of for Republicans has oeen son5 on
last MS the interests OF public service VIII admit hu R
mInistraton is that had all the places
been filed within the first Few mouths MOI i
there would none to he given out wueh hvy '.iSnt 40
of some service gratifying the friends OF the
tration when the campaign Is on III tnc vi t'' VI
Democratic success matter VINO Is inc Sauua.o so
tha he IL friend of the President The Administration
has shown "a long headed insight INTO we situuton "a INC
conservative policy concerning removals mas had the
credit of recognizing interests or the puDnc service
N has schooling men III INC uuucS VI N%'ouS
branches and will have places eft Tor contingencies
snenker Carlisle also Indicated the lnclpenoy OF
strong movement in OF the President when ne he
cined rho porlolio OF the Treasury His personal In.
instions were 10 accept, but when the possibilities or
sich Thing was preached some weeks ago not less than
100 members OF next House, In or by letter.
proesed against his leaving them in lufeh claiming
that they would be split up into factions and the slender
lie hand of the Republicans. These facts were
polntcd out to theresdcnt when the speaker had his
inal interview showing the nexpedency OF his accept
nce for stated and for the additional reason
that the President having dstinctvely administration
party In the House. IL would be important In TINS Con.
gress which will formulate the sues or the National
campaign 10 have leadership ana compact
following 10 defend the Administration against RepuDli-
can Both these points Impressed the fresuent
and led quite Unexpectedly 10 an outline Oh the
Admins ira ton programme IN the present Congress-